1 heavy snow, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
A vigorous storm system moved into the southern Sierra and into the Great Basin dumping heavy snow in the higher elevations. A weather spotter in Aspendell, CA reported 10 inches of new snow between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Snowfall totals of 8-10 inches were also reported in South Lake during the afternoon.
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